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Culture of Guinea-Bissau
Music in Guinea-Bissau is largely associated with the polyrhythmic gunbe. Gunbe is a hallmark of Guinea-Bissau's music, but years of social instability have disconnected Gunbe from mainstream audiences.
The gourd is the country's primary instrument, used to play complex, fast-paced dance music. Guinea-Bissauans often compose lyrics in Crioulo (Guinea-Bissau Creole, a language heavily influenced by Portuguese), which are often humorous and relevant to current events, particularly concerning AIDS.
Gunbe sometimes refers generally to any music from Guinea-Bissau, but it often specifically denotes a unique musical style that integrates ten of the country's folk music traditions. Tina and tinga are other popular musical genres.
Education in Guinea-Bissau
As of 2003, the estimated literacy rate for the total population was 42.4%, with 58.1% for males and 27.4% for females, significantly lower than that of males.
The country places importance on developing its educational sector. In 2006, education spending accounted for 13.2% of the national budget, equivalent to 3.2% of GDP. In 2003, the adult illiteracy rate was 60.4%. In 2004, the primary school enrollment rate was 45%, while the secondary school enrollment rate was only 9%. The country primarily features primary schools, secondary schools, and technical/vocational training schools.
Amílcar Cabral University is the first public university in Guinea-Bissau, which officially opened in January 2004. Colinas de Boé University is the country's first private university, established in 2003. Guinea-Bissau sends a certain number of students to study abroad each year.